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| − | '''Beankora village is located about two kilometres inland at the southern end of the Masoala Peninsula in the northeast of Madagascar. The village lies along the path crossing the peninsula. In the centre of Beankora the path splits into three directions: south direction Masoala, east direction [[ | + | '''Beankora village is located about two kilometres inland at the southern end of the Masoala Peninsula in the northeast of Madagascar. The village lies along the path crossing the peninsula. In the centre of Beankora the path splits into three directions: south direction Masoala, east direction [[Antanambao_(Masoala)|Antanambao]] and west direction [[Fampotabe]].''' |
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The name Beankora can be translated into "lots of shells" - ''be'' in Malagasy means ''much, many, numerous'' and ''ankora'' means ''shell''. | The name Beankora can be translated into "lots of shells" - ''be'' in Malagasy means ''much, many, numerous'' and ''ankora'' means ''shell''. | ||
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| − | The next village direction northeast is [[Antanambao_(Masoala)|Antanambao]]. The next village direction west is [[Ambodikily]]. | + | The next village direction northeast is [[Antanambao_(Masoala)|Antanambao]]. The next village direction west is [[Ambodikily]]. To the south lies [[Cap Masoala]]. |
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| − | + | View all [[Beankora photos]] | |
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| + | * 7 days trek from [[Maroantsetra Antalaha trek around the Masoala peninsula|Maroantsetra to Antalaha around the Masoala peninsula]] - The village of Beankora lies on the path sneaking around the Masoala Peninsula. | ||
Latest revision as of 15:06, 31 December 2020
Beankora village is located about two kilometres inland at the southern end of the Masoala Peninsula in the northeast of Madagascar. The village lies along the path crossing the peninsula. In the centre of Beankora the path splits into three directions: south direction Masoala, east direction Antanambao and west direction Fampotabe.
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Beankora is quite a large village with a public primary school, various shops and countless children. Its inhabitants live from farming, cultivating rice and cloves.
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The name Beankora can be translated into "lots of shells" - be in Malagasy means much, many, numerous and ankora means shell.
The next village direction northeast is Antanambao. The next village direction west is Ambodikily. To the south lies Cap Masoala.
GPS coordinates
S 15°57.245'
E050°11.973'
16m elevation
Photos
View all Beankora photos
Additional information
- 7 days trek from Maroantsetra to Antalaha around the Masoala peninsula - The village of Beankora lies on the path sneaking around the Masoala Peninsula.
